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FL59 DEU

2009 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,167 mi
Last recorded76,167 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 DEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 76,167 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust bracket corroded front

Offside Front Cv boot clip slightly loose

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front inner walls 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 75,489 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 75,389 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 74,422 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 74,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 72,028 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 72,028 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 68,871 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 68,871 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 64,985 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 59,702 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 59,702 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads near to metal (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear discs corroded and very thin (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,510 miles

Nearside Rear discs worn

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 54,510 miles

Nearside Rear discs worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 47,679 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,728 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 35,689 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf/nsr tyres side walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,432 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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FL59 DEU is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 57,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL59 DEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FL59 DEU registered?

FL59 DEU is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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